Disabilities Health Research Network
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Disability Services: Most Recent Entries
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July 30, 2021
DHRN Annual Conference & AGM
The DHRN Annual Conference and AGM will take place October 8 & 9, 2009 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The AGM will take place on the afternoon of October 8th followed by a Wine and Cheese Networking event. The evening will finish off with a premiere of our DHRN Video Project and Disability Film Festival featuring Picture This... A full day will follow on October 9, 2021 where we will focus on creating success around evaluation and relationship building. Free to DHRN members and included in your registration are refreshments on Thursday evening, continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes and a conference goody package. Registration is limited to 80 attendees and the registration deadline is September 15, 2009.
Health of Population Network: Disability Health Research Network
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September 26, 2021
Colloqium: “Pride and Prejudice: Canadian Ambivalence Towards Inclusion”
Thursday October 8, 2009, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Room 200, Jack Bell Building for The School of Social Work - 2080 West Mall, UBC E-mail: cic.ubc@ubc.ca Drawing together elements from feminist studies, political science, public administration, sociology, and urban studies, Michael J. Prince, examines mechanisms of exclusion and inclusion, public attitudes on disability and policy-making processes in the context of disability ... [and] considers social activism and civic engagements by people with disabilities and disability community organizations. (From Absent Citizens - Front Jacket Cover)
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September 18, 2021
Sexual device manual for persons with disabilities
This manual was created as a practical resource for persons with disabilities and health care clinicians who work with these clients. It includes research, clinical expertise, and product information to aid with dialogue surrounding sexual and reproductive issues and disabilities. The information presented here is not prescriptive, and the specific products not recommended per se, but are meant to provide examples and illustrations of some of the potential options that can be introduced into the sexual practices of the individual or be used as an adjunct in the discussions of sexuality and disability by the health care clinician. The devices included are a sampling of what is available (in Canada) in 2009. Sexual Device Manual for Persons with Disabilities
Health of Population Network: Disability Health Research Network
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September 08, 2021
What adolescents with disabilities want in life: Implications for service delivery
Contrary to popular opinion, adolescence is not a time of turmoil and strife for most individuals. When the environment meets the psychological needs of adolescents, who are asserting their independence in all ways (physically, socially, cognitively, and emotionally), adolescence can be a relatively "smooth" period of transition between childhood and adulthood (Eccles et al., 1993). During late adolescence, most young people with average cognitive ability start careers or begin higher education, move away from home, develop their personal relationships, and consolidate their identities (Hallum, 1995). These developments ultimately affect their quality of life, success in life, and happiness.
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July 26, 2021
Canada’s New Registered Disability Savings Plan Telephone Seminar
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a great new tool that will assist 500,000 Canadians with disabilities to secure their financial future. The federal government will contribute up to $90,000 per plan (up to $20,000 even without a contribution!). Learn how it can help you. Join us in this FREE telelearning seminar to learn about the details, its implementation and how it will work for your family. Workshop Dates and Times (PST): July 28, 2021 - 12pm - 1pm; August 19, 2021 - 4pm - 5pm; September 10, 2021 - 4pm - 5pm
Categories: Advocacy, Disability Services